French Open Day 12: Serena storms back, will face Safarova in final

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Day 12 is complete. Here's what you need to know:

Women's Semifinals

No. 13 Lucie Safarova defeats No. 7 Ana Ivanovic 7-5, 7-5

Notes: It was Ivanovic's first Grand Slam semifinal appearance since she won the French Open in 2008. ... Safarova earned her first-ever Grand Slam final appearance. ... Although Ivanovic was seeded six spots ahead of her, Safarova leads their head-to-head series 6-3 all-time. ... Safarova has not dropped a set at Roland Garros this tournament. ... Ivanovic took a commanding 5-2 lead in the first set, but dropped five straight games to Safarova. ... Following the match, Safarova expressed her pleasure of advancing to the finals, saying, "It's slowly sinking in... the happiness is unreal."

No. 1 Serena Williams defeats No. 23 Timea Bacsinszky 4-6, 6-3, 6-0

Notes: Before the match, Williams, seeking her 20th Grand Slam title, reportedly appeared subdued and sluggish in her locker room. ... Williams extending her Grand Slam winning streak to a 20 matches, having most recently won the U.S. and Australian Opens. ... Bacsinszky took advantage of an ailing Williams in the first set, jumping out to a 4-2 lead. Bacsinszky continued to drive the play, taking the set 6-4 from the fatigued-looking Williams. ... In the second set, Williams battled through her health issues, storming back from 3-2 down to win four consecutive games to take it 6-3 and force a final set. ... Bacsinszky began playing herself out of the match in the third set. She had seven unforced errors in three games to begin the final stanza. ... Williams has now won 12 of her last 14 matches when she drops the first set, including four at this year's French Open.